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On the recordMarch 18, 2008
the essence of my patriotism, the belief that America is constantly changing and constantly improving, and we will never be perfect, but we can -- we can move in the direction of perfecting our union.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama defines his view of patriotism as a commitment to continuous improvement of the nation.

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